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The Fleeing Season — a memoir by Jamie D. Brooks
The Fleeing Season · Events & Media

Talks & Interviews

Book talks, panels, and podcast conversations with Jamie D. Brooks about The Fleeing Season — an American mother's migration toward safety and justice.

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On the Road

Upcoming Book Talks

Readings, in-conversation events, and Q&As. Each stop below is a waypoint — check back as more dates are added.

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 Halcyon Literary Festival 6:30pm • Veranda Books, 7 Seymour Place, London W1H 5BA. In conversation about The Fleeing Season, part of Lost (and Found) in Translation. Tickets £10. More Info →
Nov 16, 2026 Reading & Conversation Prairie Lights Books — Iowa City, IA More Info →
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Podcasts & Interviews

Conversations about immigration, motherhood, and the making of the memoir.

Literary Mama
This Mama Is Lit!

A conversation on The Fleeing Season, motherhood, and writing toward safety and justice.

Episode recording on December 7th. This card will be updated with a link to the recorded episode once it is released.

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In the Classroom

University Talks & Class Visits

Discussions with students on memoir, rhetoric, protest, and reproductive justice. These sessions are part of university courses and programs and are not open to the public.

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 Criticism & Public Culture 9:30am • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Undergraduate rhetoric class.
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 Reproductive Justice Legal Seminar 10:50am • University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, IA.
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 Movement, Protest & Resistance 12:30pm • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Communication Studies graduate seminar.
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 Careers in Reproductive Justice: A Discussion with the Author 7:00pm • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Hosted by the If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice chapter. Invite only.
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Book Jamie for Your Show or Event

Jamie D. Brooks is available for podcast interviews, bookstore events, book clubs, and panels on immigration, asylum, and motherhood. Reach out with dates and details.

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